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Parenting Tweens and Teens

Becoming an adult is tough. You can help.

According to science and research, young people need caring adults to be positive influences in their lives to succeed. Learn more about what it takes at the Search Institute website and take action to provide the support your tween or teen needs.

HELP DEVELOP SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL COMPETENCELearn to talk about and handle feelings appropriately.

BRING ATTENTION TO POSITIVE EFFORTSCelebrate the good achievements and efforts of young people.

GAIN PARENTING KNOWLEDGE FROM EXPERTS Learn how to cope with the challenges faced by kids today as they evolve into an adulthood in a changing world.

PROMOTE HEALTHY SOCIAL CONNECTIONSEncourage healthier decisions with after-school, college and career work-readiness, and mentoring programs.